Have you ever experienced numbness, tingling and dead arm sensation? You could have thoracic outlet syndrome.

Our chest and upper arm region contains a rich network of blood vessels and nerves that supplies the entire arm. They are termed the neurovascular bundle.

Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS) is a condition whereby the neurovascular bundle is compressed by surrounding musculatures and joint structures.

TOS is common amongst people who engage in repetitive shoulder activities such as swimmers, tennis players, weightlifters or amongst people who sustains long hours of poor posture such as office workers and hairdressers.

People with TOS may experience:• Sharp, stabbing pain from neck, shoulders through to their fingers.• Swelling/Puffiness in their arm.• 'Dead Arm’ sensation after certain activities.• Pins and Needles in affected arm.

Chiropractic treatments have been well documented to manage TOS in a drug-free and effective manner. The initial phase of treatment would focus on pain management by restoring proper biomechanical function of the surrounding joints and musculatures to reduce compression at the involved segment. Treatments would usually involve joint manipulation/mobilisation, trigger point therapy, home stretches and kinesiotaping. Once the symptoms subside, the patient would then be gradually exposed to an exercise program aimed at strengthening the region and restoring the posture.

If you are experiencing any of the symptoms above, please do not hesitate to come in for an examination at Spearwood Chiropractic. Call us on (08) 94183722 to make an appointment.

Spearwood Chiropractic strives to allow our patients to live a pain-free life by providing drug- free, effective and affordable care for joints and muscular issues for all ages.

Private health insurance rebates are available at Spearwood Chiropractic. The amount of coverage varies so please refer to your insurer for your level of rebate.

Located at 6, Barrington Street in Spearwood, Spearwood Chiropractic also services the surrounding suburbs of Coogee, Fremantle, Hamilton Hill, Beeliar, Success, Hammond Park, Aubin Grove, Bibra Lake, South Lake, Cockburn Central, Munster and Yangebup. To book an appointment, call us now on (08) 94183722 or enquire further on www.spearwoodchiropractic.com.au